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How to File for Divorce in Florida

If you are considering filing for divorce, you may be mulling over a hundred questions about your future. How will divorce affect your children? What will happen to your marital assets? Divorce can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. This is where we come in.

At The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein, our goal is to make divorce as easy as possible for all our clients. With more than three decades of combined experience in successfully guiding countless individuals through divorce, our practiced lawyers are confident in our abilities to help you too.

Every divorce is different, which is why we approach each case with a unique and results-driven approach. Our Daytona Beach divorce lawyers are passionate and relentless when it comes to protecting the rights and assets of the individuals we represent. As our client, you will never be left in the dark about the progress of your case. We strive to offer the high-quality legal services you need and deserve to move on to the next chapter of your life with confidence.

Is Florida a 50/50 State When it Comes to Divorce?

When assets and property are split during a divorce, Florida courts will only divide them by what has been acquired during the marriage. These are called marital assets. Keep in mind, any debt acquired during the marriage will also be taken into account and split accordingly. After the non-marital assets are sorted, then the judge will award each spouse property based on equitable distribution. This doesn't necessarily mean a 50/50 split, rather what is deemed fair. There are several factors a judge will consider when analyzing what is fair, including the finances of both spouses, the length of their marriage, and the contributions of each during the marriage.

What is Considered a High Asset Divorce in Florida?

Divorce is hard enough, let alone having a high amount of assets that must be divided. Couples who have amassed more than a million dollars of worth may need to file for a high-net worth divorce. So how would the assets of this type be divided? Florida has mandated that marital property must be divided equitably, but not necessarily equally. If each party cannot come to a mutual agreement, then the court will be the deciding factor on who gets what based on what is at stake.

Does it Matter Who Files For Divorce First in Florida?

Not only is Florida a no-fault divorce state, a judge will not show preference or bias towards the individual that files first. There are no legal advantages to filing first, however there may be personal advantages such as:

• Having more time to prepare since the spouse may not see it coming.
• More time to uncover hidden assets or property.

Handling a Wide Variety of Divorce-Related Matters

Our legal team not only guides you through filing for divorce in Florida, but we can also assist with other issues related to divorce. We can provide you with the client-focused and customized legal services you need to feel peace of mind about your family's future.

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Our lawyers can also assist you with modifications to preexisting court orders and enforcement if your former spouse fails to pay his or her portion of spousal or child support.

We can review the details of your case and fight for your interests, both inside and outside of court. For the careful and reliable legal guidance you need through divorce, contact a divorce attorney in Daytona Beach, FL today. The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein can get you through divorce, every step of the way.

Don't face divorce alone, we are trial tested and know how to win in court. Contact us today!